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Friday, September 11, 2015

Eagles Abroad: Weekend Preview

Here we go. More and more leagues in Europe are kicking up which means more Americans will have the opportunity to get good game time. The Eagles in the major competitions are still with the team and won't be joining their clubs until next month but further down the chain players like Roland Suniula and Robbie Shaw will get a chance to play. Down in the Southern Hemipshere, Tom Coolican will start for the Sydney Stars and they look for yet another win while Mike Lawrenson won't start for Counties Manukau as he gets a break.

Take the jump to read more.Australia:

Super Rugby

Marcel Brache and the Western Force have finished their season.

National Rugby Championship

Tom Coolican will start for the Sydney Stars as they play the NSW Country Eagles on Saturday.James Hilterbrand was not in the line-up for the North Harbour Rays as they lost to Brisbane City 55-29.

Shute Shield

James McMahon, Chris Chapman, and Sydney University have finished their season.

Paula Hafoka and Eastwood have finished their season.Kevin Reed and Manly have finished their season. .

New Zealand:

ITM Cup

Mike Lawrenson isn't in the line-up while Toni Pulu will start for Counties Manukau as they play North Harbour on Saturday.

Other

Michelle Wong is training and playing with Sydenham.

Mika Maeva is training and playing with Marist.

Chance Doyle is training and playing with Johnsonville.

British Isles:

Aviva Premiership

Chris Wyles, Hayden Smith, Titi Lamositele, and Saracens are in pre-season. All are with the Eagles at the World Cup.

Eric Fry, Paddy Ryan, and Newcastle are in pre-season. Fry is with the Eagles at the World Cup.

Guinness Pro12

Cam Dolan and Blaine Scully are not in the line-up for Cardiff as they play Leinster on Saturday. Dolan and Scully are with the Eagles at the World Cup.

Callum Black is on the bench while Dave Ryan is not in the line-up for Ulster as they play Scarlets on Saturday.

Greg Peterson is not in the line-up for the Glasgow Warriors as they play Connacht today. Peterson is with the Eagles at the World Cup.

RFU Championship

Thretton Palamo is not in the line-up for London Welsh as they play Bristol on Sunday. Palamo is with the Eagles at the World Cup.

Tom Bliss is not in the line-up for Ealing as they play London Scottish on Saturday.